Leyla and I looked on a bit helplessly as the train we had just boarded to Broxbourne station; the stop for the conference center of the (MCIC) 2019 event, left the station with two of our traveling companions (Marty and Lynn) left standing on the platform. We had navigated the labyrinth of the London tube […]
MCIC 2019- Here we Go Again!
May News from Messy Church USA A Blog Post by Roberta J. Egli How important are rituals in forming community? At Wesley United Methodist Church in Eugene, OR we begin our Sunday morning traditional worship with a ‘ritual of welcome’. As we pause to light the Christ candle recognizing Christ’s presence with us the entire […]
Easter Poem
by Lindsey Goodyear When we hear the word Easter, we think bunnies and joy, An egg hunt and candies for each girl and boy. But is that really what this whole day is about? Come along on a journey and you may just find out! Jesus, our savior, lived so long in the past,And if […]
Spiritual Marathon
A Blogpost from Lindsey Goodyear Happy New Year! It’s that time, again. Time for new beginnings, getting life in order, and an official New Year’s resolution. My resolution is the same as it is most years…get in better shape! Most every year, I vow to eat better, run more, and reach a certain number on […]